Abstract: The invention relates to novel 2-acyl-1,3-cyclohexanediones and the oxime ethers thereof with herbicidal and plant growth regulating properties.The novel 2-acyl-1,3-cyclohexanediones and the oxime ethers thereof are of the formula I ##STR1## wherein A is a 2- to 7-membered alkylene bridge, or a 3- to 7-membered alkenylene bridge which may be mono- or polyunsaturated,n is 0, 1 or 2,R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or benzyl,R.sub.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio; or is C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl; or phenyl, benzyl or phenylethyl, the phenyl ring of each of which may be substituted by halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkoxy, cyano or nitro,X is oxygen or a radical --NOR.sub.3, andR.sub.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 haloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 haloalkenyl or C.sub.3 -C.

Abstract: A lubricating compound having the structure:R.sup.1 --R.sub.f --O--Ar--R.sup.2wherein R.sup.1 is a monovalent radical selected from the group consisting of fluoride, unsubstituted aryloxys, substituted aryloxys, unsubstituted arylthios, substituted arylthios, perfluoroalkoxys, and perfluoro (3,6-dimethyl-1, 4-dioxanyl-2-oxy), R.sup.

Abstract: Herbicides of formula: ##STR1## in which: n=0,1, 2f=0,1A is chosen from the groups ##STR2## in which: Ar is chosen from the groups ##STR3## B is chosen from optionally substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl and C.sub.3 -C.sub.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein X has the formula --CR.sup.5 .dbd.CR.sup.6 --, --C.tbd.C-- or ##STR2## wherein ring A is phenyl, naphthyl or heterocyclic; wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkanoyl or aroyl;wherein R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4, which may be the same or different, each is an electron withdrawing substituent or each is hydrogen or alkyl, alkoxy or dialkylamino, provided that when ring A is phenyl or naphthyl at least one of R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 is an electron-withdrawing substituent;wherein R.sup.5 and R.sup.6, each is hydrogen, halogeno or alkylwherein R.sup.7 is alkyl or halogenoalkyl; and wherein R.sup.8 has the formula --Y--Q--R.sup.9 wherein Y is straight- or branched-chain alkylene or alkenylene; wherein Q is --O--, --S--, --SO-- or --SO.sub.2 --;and wherein R.sup.9 is alkyl of up to 6 carbon atoms which contains one or more defined substituents, processes for their manufacture and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: The invention relates to mercaptopyrenes of the formula ##STR1## in which n denotes a whole number from 3 to 10 andR stands for a substitute or unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl or aryl radicalto a process for its preparation, its use for the preparation of CT complexes and to the CT complexes obtained.

Abstract: Oxa-organic sulfur compounds, methods of preparing such compounds and methods of using the compounds as polymer chain length terminating agents are provided. The compounds are prepared by reacting allyl alcohol in the presence of a basic catalyst with a compound having the formula ##STR1## to form an intermediate.

Abstract: Fungicidal and plant growth-regulating azolylmethylcyclopropyl derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which R represents halogen, alkyl or optionally substituted phenyhl, or represents the groupings --Y--R.sup.2,whereinY represents oxygen, sulphur, SO or SO.sub.2 andR.sup.2 represents optionally substituted phenyl,R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, alkyl or acyl,X represents nitrogen or a CH group,Z represents halogen, alkyl with 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkoxy with 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkylthio with 1 to 4 carbon atoms, halogenoalkyl with 1 or 2 carbon atoms and 1 to 5 halogen atoms, halogenoalkoxy with 1 or 2 carbon atoms and 1 to 5 halogen atoms, halogenoalkylthio with 1 or 2 carbon atoms and 1 to 5 halogen atoms or phenyl which is optionally substituted by alkyl with 1 or 2 carbon atoms and/or halogen, or represents phenoxy which is optionally substituted by alkyl with 1 or 2 carbon atoms and/or halogen andm represents the number 0, 1, 2 or 3, and addition products thereof with acids and metal salts.

Abstract: (Hetero) aryloxynaphthalenes having substituents bonded via sulphur having herbicidal activity and of the formula ##STR1## in which m represents the number 0, 1 or 2,n represents the numbers 0 or 1,R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, halogen, cyano or trifluoromethyl,R.sup.2 represents hydrogen or halogen,R.sup.3 represents halogen, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy, trifluoromethylthio or trifluoromethylsulphonyl,R.sup.4 represents hydrogen or halogen,X represents nitrogen or the group C--R.sup.5, whereinR.sup.5 represents hydrogen or halogen,Y represents oxygen or one of the groupings ##STR2## wherein R.sup.6 represents hydrogen, alkyl, --CO--Z or --SO.sub.2 --Z andZ represents hydrogen, halogen or an optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, aryl or heteroaryl radical.

Abstract: An ether derivative compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, chloro, methyl or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)-alkoxy, R.sup.2 is (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)-alkyl, R.sup.3 is hydrogen, chloro, bromo, fluoro, --CF.sub.3, nitro, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)-alkyl, methoxy, phenoxy or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)-alkylthio, R.sup.4 is hydrogen, chloro or methyl, Y is oxygen, sulfur, sulfinyl, sulfonyl, or imino, x is 0, 1 or 2, y is 0 or 1, a is 0 or 1, b is an integer of 0 to 6, c is 0 or 1, d is 0, 1 or 2, e is 0 or 1, except that all of a, b and c are zero.

Abstract: Difluorochloromethoxybenzenes are prepared by reacting phenols with trichloromethyl chloroformate (=di-phosgene) in the presence of hydrogen fluoride.

Abstract: Oxa-organic sulfur compounds, methods of preparing such compounds and methods of using the compounds as polymer chain length terminating agents are provided. The compounds are preparated by reacting allyl alcohol in the presence of a basic catalyst with a compound having the formula ##STR1## to form an intermediate.

Abstract: The invention discloses certain diaryl substituted cyclopentane and cyclopentene derivatives useful as PAF inhibitors, pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds as an active ingredient thereof and a method of using such compositions for inhibiting PAF-induced blood platelet aggregation, PAF-mediated broncho-constriction and extravasation, PAF-induced hypotension, PAF-induced ischemic bowel disease and PAF-mediated, endotoxin induced lug injury.

Abstract: A compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein X has the formula --CR.sup.5 .dbd.CR.sup.6 --, --C.tbd.C-- or ##STR2## wherein ring A is phenyl, naphthyl or heterocyclic; wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkanoyl or aroyl;wherein R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4, which may be the same or different, each is an electron withdrawing substituent of each is hydrogen or alkyl, alkoxy or dialkylamino, provided that when ring A is phenyl or naphthyl at least one of R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 is an electron-withdrawing substitutent;wherein R.sup.5 and R.sup.6, each is hydrogen, halogeno or alkyl;wherein R.sup.7 is alkyl or halogenoalkyl; and wherein R.sup.8 has the formula --Y--Q--R.sup.9 wherein Y is straight- or branched-chain alkylene or alkenylene; wherein Q is --O--, --S--, --SO-- or --SO.sub.2 --; andwherein R.sup.9 is alkyl or up to 6 carbon atoms which contains one or more defined substituents, processes for their manufacture and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which Ar is substituted or unsubstituted phenyl, naphthyl, or thienyl; Z is oxygen, sulfur, or methylene; and Ar' is 2-methyl[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-yl, 3-phenoxyphenyl, 4-fluoro-3-phenoxyphenyl, or 6-phenoxy-2-pyridyl exhibit pyrethroid-like insecticidal and acaricidal activity and are relatively harmless to aquatic fauna.

Abstract: A method for the synthesis of polyarylene polyether (PAPE) oligomers with pendant vinyl groups is presented. Aromatic polyether sulfone (APS) and poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene oxide) (PPO) backbones are used for specific examples. Terminal vinyl groups may also be provided on the APS by forming the .alpha., .omega.-di(benzyl)APS before the first step of a synthesis to form a pendant groups which step involves the chloromethylation of APS and PPO to provide oligomers with chloromethyl groups. PPO containing bromomethyl groups was obtained by radical bromination of the PPO methyl groups. Both chloromethylated and bromomethylated starting materials are converted to their phosphonium salts, and then subjected to a phase transfer catalyzed Wittig reaction to provide the pendant vinyl groups. An APS containing pendant ethynyl groups is prepared by bromination of the APS with pendant vinyl groups, followed by a phase transfer catalyzed dehydrobromination.

Abstract: Strong acids, e.g., aluminosilicates and sulfonic acids are employed as catalysts for the (alkyl or aryl)thiolation of phenols using dialkyl or diaryl disulfides and/or (alkyl- or arylthio)phenols as thiolating agents, and for the isomerization of (alkyl- or arylthio)phenols, to prepare ortho(alkyl- or arylthio)phenols as the predominant products.

Abstract: A method for preparing aryl sulfides by heating an iodoaromatic compound with elemental sulfur at a temperature above about 150.degree. C.

Abstract: There are disclosed novel unsubstituted or substituted phenoxyfluorobenzyltetramethylcyclopropylmethyl ethers of formula ##STR1## wherein Y is hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl which is substituted by 1 to 9 halogen atoms, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy which is substituted by 1 to 9 halogen atoms, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylthio which is substituted by 1 to 9 halogen atoms, or is C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkenyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkynyl and their benzyl ether intermediates of formula IV ##STR2## wherein X is halogen or p-tosyl. Also disclosed is a process for the preparation of these compounds and compositions containing them for use in pest control, especially for controlling insects that attack plants and animals, in particular their larval stages. The novel compounds are particularly effective against plant-destructive insects in rice crops.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel compound represented by the following general formula (I), its production, and an insecticidal and acaricidal composition containing it as an active ingredient: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which may be the same or different, are a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a trifluoromethyl group, a lower alkoxyl group, a lower alkenyloxy group or a halogenated lower alkoxyl group or are, taken together, a methylenedioxy group; R.sub.3 is a vinyl group or a ethynyl group; R.sub.4 is a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group; R.sub.5 is a hydrogen atom or a fluorine atom; R.sub.6 is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxyl group or a trifluoromethyl group; Z is a nitrogen atom or a group represented by the formula --CH.dbd.; when Z is a nitrogen atom, Y is an oxygen atom; and when Z is a group of the formula --CH.dbd., Y is an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, a methylene group or a group represented by the formula --NH--.

Abstract: New compounds having the generic formula: ##STR1## wherein: X=halogen, Y= ##STR2## X=Y= ##STR3## X=Y= ##STR4## R=hydrogen, halogen such as chlorine, lower alkoxy such as methoxy, or lower alkyl such as methyl.These new compounds are useful as reversible photochromatic solids.

Abstract: Substituted diphenyl ethers of the formula ##STR1## where Z.sub.1, Z.sub.2 and Z.sub.3 are hydrogen, halogen, nitro, cyano, carboxyl, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkylmercapto, haloalkylmercapto, alkylsulfinyl, haloalkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl or haloalkylsulfonyl, Z.sub.4 is hydrogen, cyano, alkyl, alkoxy, acetoxy or alkylmercapto, Y is hydrogen, halogen, cyano or nitro, X is oxygen, sulfur, sulfinyl or sulfonyl, and A is hydrogen, unsubstituted or substituted alkyl ##STR2## and can also be sulfonyl ##STR3## when X is oxygen, and, when Z.sub.4 is alkoxy or alkylmercapto, can also be a methylene chain --(CH.sub.2).sub.m -- by which the radicals Z.sub.4 --CH--X-- are bonded to form a ring, R.sub.1 is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl or n-propyl, R.sub.2 is cyano, methoxy, ethoxy or ##STR4## where B is OH, ONa, O--alkyl, unsubstituted or substituted phenoxy, --NH.sub.2, --NH--alkyl or --N(alkyl).sub.2, n is 1, 2 or 3, R.sub.3 and R.sub.

Abstract: A phenol derivative of the formulaNU--A--X--R.sup.1wherein NU is a defined bis-phenolic nucleus including a hydroxyphenyl-hydroxynaphthyl; hydroxyphenyl-hydroxyindanyl, hydroxyphenyl-hydroxybenzothienyl or di-hydroxyphenyl-ethylene or vinylene nucleus; wherein A is alkylene, alkenylene or alkynylene which may be interrupted by phenylene or other linkages,wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen, or alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, halogenoalkyl, aryl or arylalkyl, or R.sup.1 is joined to R.sup.2, and wherein X is --CONR.sup.2 --, --CSNR.sup.2 --, --NR.sup.12 CO--, --NR.sup.12 CS--, --NR.sup.12 CONR.sup.2 --, ##STR1## --SO.sub.2 NR.sup.2 -- or --CO--, or, when R.sup.1 is not hydrogen, is --NR.sup.12 COO--, --S--, --SO-- or --SO.sub.2 --,wherein R.sup.2 is hydrogen or alkyl, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together form alkylene;wherein R.sup.12 is hydrogen or alkyl, and wherein R.sup.22 is hydrogen, cyano or nitro;or a salt thereof when appropriate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I)ArCH.sub.2 R.sup.1 (I)or a monomethyl or a monoethyl ether thereof (the compound of formula (I) including these ethers may contain no more than 30 carbon atoms in total); ethers, esters thereof; acid additon salts thereof; wherein Ar is a perylene or substituted perylene ring system; R.sup.1 contains not more than eight carbon carbon atoms and is a group ##STR1## wherein m is 0 or 1;R.sup.5 is hydrogen;R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are the same or different and each is hydrogen or C.sub.1-3 alkyl optionally substituted by hydroxy;R.sup.8 and R.sup.9 are the same or different and each is hydrogen or C.sub.1-3 alkyl; ##STR2## is a five- or six-membered saturated carbocyclic ring; R.sup.10 is hydrogen, methyl or hydroxymethyl;R.sup.11, R.sup.12 and R.sup.13 are the same or different and each is hydrogen or methyl; R.sup.14 is hydrogen, methyl, hydroxy, or hydroxymethyl.

Abstract: The invention relates to certain substituted phenoxypropionaldehyde derivatives, formulations of said derivatives and the use thereof for preemergence or postemergence control of noxious plants, i.e., weeds.

Abstract: Monomers and oligomers containing a plurality of vinylbenzyl ether groups are prepared by reacting a material containing a plurality of aromatic hydroxyl groups such as tetramethyltetrabromobisphenol A with a vinylbenzyl halide such as vinylbenzyl chloride in the presence of a polar aprotic solvent such as dimethylformamide. The monomers and oligomers prepared by this process have an improvement in one or more properties selected from dielectric constant (before and/or after moisture absorption) or thermal stability. Also disclosed are new monomers and oligomers containing a plurality of vinylbenzyl ether groups such as bis(vinylbenzyl)ether of dicyclopentadienyl bisdimethylphenol.

Abstract: Substituted cinnamyl-2,3-dihydrobenzofurans and analogs were prepared from the nucleophlic substitution of a cinnamylhalide with a 2,3-dihydrobenzofuran anion or an analog thereof. These compounds were found to be potent topical anti-inflammatory agents.

Abstract: There is provided an energy beam curable resin composition which comprises as an essential component a cationically polymerizable substance and an effective amount of an onium salt of a Lewis acid represented the following formula (I). ##STR1## [where X is a sulfonio group represented by the following formula (II)]. ##STR2## (where at least one of R.sub.1 -R.sub.10 is (A) a C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 aliphatic group having at least one hydroxyl group or (B) a C.sub.3 -C.sub.19 aliphatic group having a group of --OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O--).

Abstract: Products of formula (I) ##STR1## in which R=C.sub.6-18 aromatic or alkylaromatic of valency z, R'=H, C.sub.1-16 alkyl or phenyl, A=CH.sub.2 or CH.sub.2 --O-- and, in the latter case, R'.noteq.H, x=1-8, y=1-20, z=1-3 and T denotes one or more anionic groups or a mixture of anionic groups and non-ionic groups are disclosed.These compounds are prepared by the reaction of a phenol R(OH).sub.z with an epoxide ##STR2## and an epihalogenohydrin ##STR3## in which X=Cl or Br, this being followed by replacement of X with one or more hydrophilic groupsThese compounds can be used as surface-active agents.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein Q is 0 or S, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are H, halogen, (halo)alkyl or (halo)alkoxy or together are methylenedioxy, R.sup.3 is isopropyl optionally fluoro-substituted and R.sup.4 are the residues of certain alcohols of the pyrethroid type, are useful as insecticides.

Abstract: Triphenylene derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## wherein X.sup.1 to X.sup.6 are each, independently of one another, --SH, --SR, --SOR, --SO.sub.2 R or --S--COR, and each R is an alkyl group with up to 20 C atoms, it being possible for one or two CH.sub.2 groups to be replaced by O atoms and/or by unsubstituted or substituted vinylene or vinylidene groups, may be used as components of discotic liquid-crystalline phases.

Abstract: An isomeric mixture of C- and O-allylated aromatic compounds is prepared by contacting an allyl halide, a hydroxyaromatic reactant, an alkaline agent, water and a quaternary salt catalyst. This mixture may be thermally isomerized to obtain the C-allylated compounds in high yield.

Abstract: 3-Phenoxybenzyl-(2-phenyl-2,2-alkylene-ethyl) ethers and -thioethers of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is oxygen or sulfur,R.sub.1 is hydrogen, methyl, cyano or ethinyl,R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are hydrogen, halogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkyl,n is 2 to 4,X.sub.1 is hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkoxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -haloalkoxy,X.sub.2 is hydrogen, halogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 -alkyl, or together with X.sub.1 in the adjacent position is methylenedioxy, andX.sub.3 and X.sub.4 are each hydrogen or halogen.A process for producing these compounds and their use for controlling pests are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 2-arylethyl ether or thioether derivatives represented by the following general formula [I]: ##STR1## wherein Ar stands for an aryl group, R.sup.1 stands for straight or branched chain alkyl group of 1 to 6 carbons, R.sup.2 stands for a hydrogen atom, or a methyl or ethyl group, R.sup.3 stands for a halogen atom, or a methyl or methoxyl group, R.sup.4 stands for a hydrogen or halogen atom, or a lower alkyl or lower alkoxy group, and n is an integer of 1 or 2 with the proviso that when n is 2, the groups R.sup.4 may be the same or different, and Y stands for an oxygen or sulfur atom, and also to processes for the preparation of these ethers or thioethers and a use of these ethers or thioethers.These compounds of the present invention have excellent insecticidal and acaricidal activities while the toxicity of these compounds are very low.

Abstract: The process of the invention involves reacting a phenol with a dialkyl disulfide in the presence of a zirconium phenoxide catalyst to prepare the corresponding ortho-(alkylthio)phenol.

Abstract: [(2-Hydroxy-5-alkoxyphenyl)methylthio]phenylmethanol and derivatives thereof were prepared from an appropriate 2-hydroxy-5-alkoxybenzaldehyde with a hydroxymethylthiophenol. These compounds were found to be potent anti-inflammatory agents.

Abstract: Phenoxymethane derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, halogenoalkyl, halogenoalkoxy, halogen, alkoxycarbonyl, cycloalkoxycarbonyl or nitro,R.sup.2 represents hydrogen, alkyl or halogen,R.sup.3 represents hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, phenyl which is optionally substituted by alkyl and/or halogen, phenylalkyl which is optionally substituted by alkyl and/or halogen, alkoxy, phenoxy, halogenoalkyl, halogenoalkoxy, alkylthio, halogenoalkylthio, alkylsulphonyl, phenylthio, phenylsulphonyl, nitro or halogen,R.sup.

Abstract: The present invention relates to vinyl biphenyl compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein one of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is vinyl and the other is hydrogen, and the cyclic moiety A is a -2,5-, -2,3-, or -3,4- di-OR-1-phenyl moiety wherein R is a hydroxy-protecting group, polymers prepared therefrom, and methods of preparation thereof. The subject vinyl biphenyls can be polymerized and the resultant polymers deblocked to remove the R groups and provide the corresponding polymeric dihydroxybiphenyls which can be employed as redox polymers.

Abstract: Arylether compounds containing terminal phenylethynyl groups are provided. Also provided is a process for producing these compounds. The following compounds are claimed; 4,4'-bis(3-phenylethynyl-phenoxy) diphenylsulfone; 2,2-bis[([([3-phenoxy]-3-phenoxy)-3-phenylethynyl]-3-phenoxy)-4-phenyl]-pr opane and 2,2-bis[([([3-phenoxy]-3-phenoxy)-3-phenyl ethynyl]-3-phenoxy)-4-phenyl]-hexafluoropropane.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a hydrogen atom or a lower alkoxy group, X.sub.2 and Y.sub.2, being the same or different, are each a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group, and Z is a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom, which is useful as an intermediate for the production of diphenyl sulfone compounds.

Abstract: A compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a hydrogen atom or a lower alkoxy group and X and Y are, the same or different, each a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group, a carboxy(lower)alkoxy group or a lower alkoxycarbonyl(lower)-alkoxy group, which is useful as a herbicide.

Abstract: Sulfides prepared by reacting a sulfoxide with a hydrazine or hydroxylamine derivative or a quaternary salt thereof are useful starting materials for the preparation of drugs, pesticides and dyes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel biphenyl compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein one of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is hydrogen and the other is --CH.sub.3-m X.sub.m wherein X is chloro or bromo and m is an integer one or two, and the cyclic moiety A is a -2,5-; -2,3-; or -3,4-di-OR-1-phenyl moiety wherein R is a hydroxy-protecting group and to a method of preparing same. The biphenyl compounds are useful as intermediates in preparing redox compounds containing a phenylhydroquinone or phenylcatechol moiety.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 2-arylpropyl ether or thioether derivatives represented by the following general formula [I]: ##STR1## wherein Ar stands for an aryl group, R stands for a methyl or ethyl group, Y stands for an oxygen or sulfur atom, and B stands for a group represented by the following formula [II]: ##STR2## or the following general formula [III]: ##STR3## wherein Z stands for an oxygen or sulfur atom or a carbonyl or methylene group, R.sup.1 stands for a hydrogen or halogen atom or a lower alkyl group or a lower alkoxy group, and n is an integer of from 1 to 5 with the proviso that when n is 2 or more, the groups R.sup.1 may be the same or different, and also to processes for the preparation or these ethers of thioethers and a use of these ethers or thioethers.These compounds of the present invention have excellent insecticidal and acaricidal activities while the toxicity of these compounds are very low.

Abstract: Provided is a novel process for the synthesis of aryl sulfides substituted with an alkoxy or phenoxy substituent. The process comprises reacting an alkoxy or phenoxy substituted aromatic compound with a sulfur dihalide, preferably sulfur dichloride, in the presence of an alkali metal tetrafluoroborate catalyst, with the amount of said aromatic reactant compound preferably being sufficient to solvate the sulfur dichloride and catalyst sufficiently to allow the reaction to occur.

Abstract: Aromatic polyvinylethers and active hydrogen compound reaction products thereof have been found to provide fast heat curable molding compositions when used with various heat activated curing catalysts, for example, diaryliodonium salts in combination with aromatic polyvinylether soluble copper compounds, or dialkylhydroxyarylsulfonium salts in combination with certain organic oxidants.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the preparation of an alkylthiomethylphenol or arylthiomethylphenol of the general formula ##STR1## in which m, n, R and R.sup.1 have the meaning mentioned in the specification, in which a hydroxymethylphenol of the general formula ##STR2## is reacted with a mercaptan or thiophenol at a temperature of from 20.degree. to 200.degree. C., if appropriate in the presence of a diluent.

Abstract: Hydroxyalkylphenyl ether or thioether compounds are prepared by reaction of cyclic organic carbonate compounds with phenols or thiophenols in the presence of an alkali metal halide catalyst.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of an optionally substituted trifluoromethyl-naphthalene which comprises contacting a compound of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 denotes hydrogen, alkyl, aralkyl, aryl, aryloxy, arylthio, polyhalogenoalkoxy, polyhalogenoalkylthio, halogen, nitro, halogenocarbonyl, halogenosulphonyl, alkylsulphonyl or arylsulphonyl, it being possible for the aromatic nuclei contained in the substituents R.sup.1 to be in turn substituted by halogen, alkyl, polyhalogenoalkoxy or polyhalogenoalkylthio,R.sup.2 represents hydrogen, halogen or alkyl andR.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 denote hydrogen, orR.sup.3 and R.sup.4 or R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 in each case together denote a fused-on aromatic ring, and wherein, in the case where R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together form a fused-on aromatic ring,R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 independently of one another can also denote, in addition to hydrogen, halogen, nitro, halogenocarbonyl or halogenosulphonyl, and wherein, in the case where R.sup.4 and R.sup.

Abstract: Phenol sulfides, disulfides, polysulfides and oligomers thereof when reacted with alkyl vinyl ethers provide addition products substantially comprised of novel acetal derivatives which are effective oxidation inhibitors when incorporated into organic media normally susceptible to oxidative degradation.

Abstract: Benzenoid ethers/thioethers are prepared by reacting an activated halobenzene with an anionic reactant, RA.sup.- M.sup.+, in the presence of at least one tertiary amine sequestering agent having formula:N--CHR.sub.1 --CHR.sub.2 --O--CHR.sub.3 --CHR.sub.4 --O--.sub.n R.sub.5 ].sub.